Soccer mom cited in youth club theft

A mother is suspected of stealing more than $150,000 from her children's soccer club.

Bellevue police said 36-year-old Michelle Williamson was the treasurer of Phoenix Futbol Club.

The club’s attorney, Bill Bianco, said Williamson handled the club's finances and leaders became suspicious in November when funds were missing. He said the IRS started asking questions in December and Williamson resigned in January when the club called police.

“When a person has complete trust and abuses that trust, they can do various things to deceive even the most vigilant board,” Bianco said.

Williamson turned herself into police Wednesday morning and was cited on theft charges.

Williamson’s attorney, Don Schesne, said she will plead not guilty. Schesne said Williamson is concerned and distraught and that the accusations have hit her and her family hard.

Bianco said the club feels betrayed but wants to move forward.

"As far as the future of the club, the kids will be playing, the coaches will be coaching," Bianco said.

The Sarpy County Attorney's Office said Williamson will be charged with felony theft over $1,500. If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in prison.

Schesne said he hopes to have her bond set Thursday morning. Williamson's preliminary hearing is expected in early May.

The club said the missing money will not affect activities.

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